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Jack the Ripper: The Definitive Story

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  • 2011-2011
  • 1 Season
  • Fathom Events
  • Documentary
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Taking you back to 1888, this extraordinary two-part special goes back to basics, dispelling the myths and misconceptions that have surrounded this case for so long. Reconstructing in 3D virtual environments this special shows the original buildings and lighting and, using real actors, reconstructs what actually happened on the night of each murder as never seen before. Including witness statements and the coroner's reports, we take a closer look at the original police investigation. This will change forever everything you thought you knew about the Jack the Ripper murders. This is the definitive story.

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Paul Begg
Self - Narrator
John Bennett
Author and Researcher
Dianne Learmouth
Annie Chapman

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Episode #1.1

45 mins

Taking you back to 1888, this extraordinary film goes back to basics, dispelling the myths and misconceptions that have surrounded the case of Jack the Ripper. Reconstructing in 3D virtual environments show the original buildings and lighting and, using real actors, reconstructs what actually happened on the night of each murder as never seen before.

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